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Jonathan Taumateine: Moana Pasifika is having 'our best season by far'
The 27-year-old scrumhalf has become a key cog in Fa'alogo Tana Umaga's 2025 Super Rugby Pacific campaign.
Umaga opts for consistency against Blues
The Moana Pasifika head coach says the "team is feeling refreshed and ready for the challenge" on Saturday.
'It's going to be a good scrap' against the Force, says Drua head coach
Winning for the fans is the motivation the Fijian Drua's top brass are using to inspire the players as they focus on securing victory on Saturday.
Super Rugby Pacific: Drua excuses and lessons
Opinion - The Drua season is over. Their next two games are just going to be formalities. There needs to be some changes made, writes Iliesa Tora.
Drua sunk at home as Blues dominate
Fullback Selesitioni Ravutaumada saved face for the Fijian Drua, who were outclassed by the defending champions.
'My lawyer is still waiting'
An Australia-based boxing promoter, whose event preceded the death of a promising Fijian boxer, has criticised the Boxing Commission of Fiji for "misleading [the] public".
Super Rugby Pacific: Can the Drua win it for their mothers?
Fijians celebrate Mother's Day this weekend, and Drua head coach Glen Jackson is hoping his players can build on their performance from last weekend for their mums.
Weightlifters to rep New Zealand in Palau
A nine-member weightlifting team will represent Team New Zealand at the 2025 Pacific Mini Games in Palau.
Fiji and Tonga work on trade and business
The Fijian trade minister is in Nuku'alofa to discuss cooperation in trade, agriculture, aviation and other sectors.
Tonga Rugby League plans for home Test match
The Test match could be against either the New Zealand Kiwis or the Australian Kangaroos.
5 takeaways from Drua and Moana Pasifika performances
Both teams showed a lot of fight in their round 12 outings, registering wins by coming from behind to defeat their opponents.
Savea sets pathway after win in Dunedin
The Moana Pasifika captain says a championship is the goal but taking it week by week is the way, after a 34-29 win over the Highlanders.
Fiji sevens teams miss Cup semis in Los Angeles
Fiji's two national sevens rugby teams are out of the running for the main titles at the Sevens World Championship in Los Angeles.
Wallaroos beat Fijiana in their first test on Fijian soil
Despite the home side getting off to a good start, the Wallaroos outclassed Fijiana, winning 43-7 at the National Stadium in Suva.
Drua keeps clean record at home against the Reds
The Fijian Drua have turned it on in front of 10,000 fans in Suva to pip the Queensland Reds 36-33 in a Super Rugby Pacific round 12 clash.
Fijiana set for first-ever home Test against Wallaroos
The Fijian women's 15s team will have a tough one to handle when they host the Australian women's side in a historic one-off Test in Suva on Saturday.
'One step at a time': Moana Pasifika focused
Ardie Savea has set the benchmark that he wants the team to achieve in their remaining Super Rugby matches this year, starting with the Highlanders on Sunday.
'Turn up in numbers': Drua's desperate call for fans support
"None of us here are pleased with our season. All of us are unhappy with the recent results so far. The key point is to stick together."
No onsite ambulance cited as key factor in Ubayd Haider death - inquiry
However, his older brother claims those responsible "want to sweep everything under the carpet".
Fijian trio nominated for World Sevens awards
The three are among the nominees selected by the World Rugby panels, following the completion of the seven rounds of the Sevens Series.
Five takeaways from Moana Pasifika v Drua clash
Moana Pasifika got the job done against the Drua. Iliesa Tora breaks down the round 11 Pacific battle.
Pasifika Super Rugby battle full of excitement and physicality
The 'battle of the Pacific', in the 11th round of the Super Rugby Pacific at the North Harbour Stadium, had all the ingredients expected of any island rugby battle.
Moana v Drua: Super Rugby set for battle of the Pacific
Moana Pasifika (10), with players of Samoan and Tongan origin, will host their Fijian rivals in the Drua (11) outfit in the round 11 clash in North Harbour Stadium on Saturday.
Lessons from the Drua and Moana Pasifika round 10 performances
Analysis - what the two teams can learn from their performances last weekend as they prepare to face-off against each other North Harbour Stadium on Saturday.
Drua stands down players amid domestic violence allegations
The club's head of commercial and marketing says they will not interfere with the judicial process and investigations.